US Bridges

Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT SR15&SR114 · Structure no. 91017840001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1784 (sa 9109)
CrossesGoober Creek
Location3.9 MI NE JCT SR15&SR114
RouteCounty Highway 1784
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36128, -87.91473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2021)
Projected traffic595 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1784 (sa 9109) over Goober Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.